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16 Oct 2012

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Strawberry Gelato

These days when I buy berries, I will usually freeze the leftover before they turn rotten. Once I've accummulated a couple of tubs, I usually make smoothies out of them but nowadays I turn them into ice-creams and gelato. Oh sweet!!!

I've made this Strawberry Gelato using recipe from my fave 500 series published by Page One. The gelato is light but yet creamy. BoiBoi loves it a lot that he keep asking if we have finished it already :p

Gelato Di Crema (basic recipe)

600ml single cream5 egg yolks115g caster sugar (I used 100 only)

Heat cream until begin to bubble, then cool slightly.

In a large heatproof bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar till thick and creamy. Beat the cooling cream gently into the eggs.

Put bowl over a pan of gently simmering water and stir with wooden spoon until custard just coats the back of the spoon. Remove bowl and let it cool.

When custard is completely cooled, pour into ice-cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions. Stop churning when it's almost firm, transfer to a freezer container and leave in freezer for 15 mins before serving, or until required.

Gelato is best eaten fresh but can be frozen up to a month. Take out at least 15 mins before serving to soften.

Makes about 600ml.

Strawberry Gelato

1 recipe Gelato Di Crema500g fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

(A)2 tbspcaster sugar1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp vanilla extract

Prepare basic gelato and leave to cool completely.

Puree strawberries in blender with (A). Pour thru fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds, if liked. This is a tiring job but it's worth it.

Stir puree into basic gelato until well blended. Pour into ice-cream maker and churn accordingly.

Quirky Msia, so far in Msia I only know Kenwood and Ariete have ice-cream makers that are quite affordable. you can find these 2 at most electrical shops. if you have the dough, do spend them on a cuisinart with in-built freezer. find this at robinsons.

It's summer soon Daphne, time to get one!

Selba but not too much reduction though cos I read that when it churns, the ice-cream will become less sweet.

It looks amazing and I would definitely like to make this myself. It's been a while since I dusted off the ice cream maker. Last I made was pistachio. Thanks, I've never had gelato. I've been wanting to taste it ever since I saw an Everybody Loves Raymond episode.